1.000 Escudos POR Banknote (Mid-20th Century Escudo Notes) 1980-1982

1.000 Escudos Reis / Escudo (Issued 1980-1982)

Portugal’s 1.000 Escudos banknote issued between 1980 and 1982 represents a period of significant transition in the nation’s monetary history, honouring a prominent historical figure whose contributions shaped Portuguese identity. The denomination reflected the economic circumstances of the early 1980s, when Portugal was navigating substantial political and social changes following the Carnation Revolution of 1974. This banknote served as everyday currency across the country during a formative decade, carrying with it the artistic traditions and security innovations characteristic of Banco de Portugal’s mid-century note production. The design elements chosen for this series emphasised national heritage and cultural continuity during a transformative era.

On the front, the banknote displays a detailed portrait of a bearded gentleman in formal attire, positioned prominently in the centre-right of the note. The portrait is rendered in fine engraving style with carefully executed cross-hatching that creates depth and dimension across the facial features and clothing. The note features a predominantly blue and purple colour palette with subtle grey tones throughout. “Banco de Portugal” appears across the top in serif typography, whilst the denomination “Mil Escudos Ouro” is clearly printed on the right side alongside the date “Lisboa, 16 de Setembro de 1980” in smaller text. Three circular emblems are visible in the upper right corner, displaying heraldic designs. The serial number DCT038468 appears in the upper right and lower left corners. A sophisticated guilloché pattern of fine diagonal lines forms the background, creating a wave-like visual effect across the note’s surface. The number “1000” appears multiple times in large numerals at the bottom left and corners. Signatures of two officials are printed below the portrait area, with ornamental dividing lines separating different sections of the design.

The reverse features a profile portrait of another historical figure shown in left-facing orientation, rendered in the same fine engraving technique with meticulous attention to hair texture and facial contours. This portrait occupies the upper left portion of the note. The denomination “1000” is prominently displayed in large circular numerals across the lower section. An architectural scene depicting an industrial locomotive and railway infrastructure is visible on the right side, rendered in detailed line engraving with multiple parallel lines creating texture and shadow effects. The locomotive design shows considerable technical detail, including the engine body, smokestack, and railway track elements. The background features a complex pattern of fine parallel lines and geometric guilloché work in purple and blue tones. The overall colour scheme maintains the blue and purple palette consistent with the front, with the engraved elements creating subtle gradations through varying line density and spacing.

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